Adam Bede
Adam Bede
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
RomanceHayslope, England • 1790s
2002
Adult
18+ years
1260L
Super Short Summary
Adam Bede, a novel by George Eliot, explores the lives of individuals in a rural 19th-century English community. It focuses on a carpenter named Adam Bede, highlighting themes of love, morality, and social class. The story weaves through relationships, personal challenges, and the impact of choices on the characters' futures.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Inspirational
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
George Eliot's Adam Bede is praised for its realistic depiction of rural life and strong character development. Critics appreciate Eliot's psychological insight and moral depth. However, some find its pacing slow and the narrative dense. Overall, the novel is valued for its detailed social commentary and rich prose.
Who Should Read Adam Bede?
A reader who enjoys Adam Bede likely appreciates richly detailed, character-driven narratives and exploration of 19th-century rural life. Fans of Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d'Urbervilles or Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre might find similar satisfaction in Eliot’s portrayal of social dynamics and moral dilemmas.
26,978 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
RomanceHayslope, England • 1790s
2002
Adult
18+ years
1260L
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